Tech Diving

CCR Training… After decades of diving open circuit and thousands of hours underwater with scuba tanks, I finally decided to cross the line that divides recreational diving from full-on technical diving: rebreathers.Closed-Circuit …

Divers on the USS AndersonDiving on Air at Bikini Atoll… With any adventure, there’s almost always a pivotal moment when the hypothetical meets the reality.And the full magnitude of what you are trying to do becomes apparent.At …

Try CCR… If you had asked me just three years ago whether I would ever consider spending five figures on a rebreather, my response would have been a resounding no. Back then, I had no idea how they worked, saw no need for one. And frankly …

2024 was my first full year of diving technically and it involved a lot of learning. Some not insignificant “investment” (expenditure…) in new equipment and a whole new mindset around the preparation for a trip!I had planned the year carefully …

Technical Diving Match Fitness… As the end of 2023 approached, I made a decision to approach technical diving from a different perspective.Instead of merely hoping to engage in occasional tech dives. I decided to commit to dedicated trips …

Getting into Technical Diving… If you are into scuba diving, you will no doubt have noticed the growth of what is generally referred to as “Tech”.I certainly have and my attitude towards it evolved from somewhat dubious, to quite …